Cherylynn N.
Yelp
"Happy Monday!!!!"
Call me a Negative Nelly but I find it hard to return the same sentiment. We all know damn well, there's nothing remotely "happy" about going to work on a Monday...
Unless you win the lottery over the weekend and are only there to give your notice.
I'll do cartwheels into the office when that happens!
BUT, you know what makes Mondays better?
Treating yourself to something yummy to kick off the workweek which is exactly what I did!
Opening in late March is Pixlcat Coffee. They're located inside the Sunset Squares Pizza Food Hall at the ground level of AVA Apartments.
Want boba and spam musubi at 7 am? They got you!
M E N U
Coffee (Four Barrel), espresso, tea, and boba milk teas. They have a specialty Tiger series which I believe is their take on brown sugar syrup drinks.
Dairy alternatives available for a surcharge.
Housemade pastries/snacks: Butter mochi, spam musubi, croissant, chocolate chip cookie, etc.
Link to menu (love the 80s pixel art menu and cat mascot): https://tinyurl.com/93hkyjjr
D R I N K / F O O D
* Matcha Latte w/ oat milk ($4.50 + $1 sub oat milk): https://tinyurl.com/ms7xdpsk
IDK what brand of matcha powder they use but it was STRONG! You can really taste the grassy vegetal bitterness which I liked. And, with just half the matcha latte, it felt like I stuck my finger in the power socket. It gave me the energy and mental clarity to power through the workday. However, the matcha latte had a perfume-y, soapy aftertaste. Not sure if it was from the matcha compound(s) or soap residue from the oat milk vessel.
* Bacon Cheddar Butter Mochi ($5)
The savory butter mochi is warmed up in a toaster oven before serving.
The butter mochi was deliciously rich and chewy with crispy, caramelized cheese edges (like Detroit-style pizza) and salty bacon bits. The center of the butter mochi was also studded with cheese and more bacon. Yes, it's $5 for 2-3 bites but it's BOMB. GET IT!
S E R V I C E
Prompt.
A M B I A N C E
Hip with local art, pendant lighting, and vinyl records playing. Mainly high-top seating.
Dog-friendly (free dog treats for your furkid). =)
P A R K I N G
Very difficult street parking so more of spot for local residents and those who work in the area.
Overall, if you're looking for a dose of caffeine and a bomb savory butter mochi to start your day, def hit up Pixlcat Coffee!